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Under what circumstances can OPD vehicles go through picket lines onto private property?
Under what circumstances can OPD vehicles go through picket lines onto private property?
- When authorized by a property manager
- When the patrol area is deemed too large (correct)
- When requested by the picketers
- When responding to a call or making a report (correct)
Which of the following actions is NOT allowed by the Omaha Police Department in relation to picket lines?
Which of the following actions is NOT allowed by the Omaha Police Department in relation to picket lines?
- Reviewing charges prior to booking for arrests
- Instructing picketers where to stand (correct)
- Reporting unrecognized picket lines to a supervisor
- Coordinating with picket line organizers
Which state statute addresses unlawful picketing and its penalties?
Which state statute addresses unlawful picketing and its penalties?
- 28-1320
- 28-1317 (correct)
- 28-1319
- 28-1318
What is the consequence of obstructing law enforcement or firefighters according to city ordinances?
What is the consequence of obstructing law enforcement or firefighters according to city ordinances?
Which of the following is a requirement before charging picketers with violations?
Which of the following is a requirement before charging picketers with violations?
What is the Omaha Police Department's policy regarding disputes between petition circulators and property managers?
What is the Omaha Police Department's policy regarding disputes between petition circulators and property managers?
What city ordinance defines 'obstruct' in relation to law enforcement?
What city ordinance defines 'obstruct' in relation to law enforcement?
What is the purpose of the OPD coordinating with organizers of official picket lines?
What is the purpose of the OPD coordinating with organizers of official picket lines?
Flashcards
OPD Policy on Picket Lines
OPD Policy on Picket Lines
The Omaha Police Department (OPD) will maintain peace during picketing or strike situations while respecting the right to free speech.
OPD Vehicles and Picket Lines
OPD Vehicles and Picket Lines
OPD vehicles will not drive through picket lines onto private property unless it's a regular patrol route or for official police business like responding to a call.
Officer's Role in Picket Line Placement
Officer's Role in Picket Line Placement
Officers will not tell picketers where to stand if they are not breaking the law or violating private property rights.
OPD Communication with Picket Organizers
OPD Communication with Picket Organizers
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Reporting Unannounced Picket Lines
Reporting Unannounced Picket Lines
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Reviewing Picket Line Arrest Charges
Reviewing Picket Line Arrest Charges
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OPD Compliance with Laws
OPD Compliance with Laws
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Mediation in Petition Circulation Disputes
Mediation in Petition Circulation Disputes
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Study Notes
Picket Lines/Signature Gathering Policy
- Omaha Police Department (OPD) policy respects the right to picket, circulate petitions, and engage in other expressive activities (leafleting, campaigning, etc.)
- OPD vehicles will not enter private property within picket lines except in patrol situations or for official police business.
- Officers will not direct picketers on where to stand unless violating statutes/ordinances or private property rights.
- OPD will coordinate with picket organizers.
- Officers reporting picket lines unknown to OPD should notify their supervisor.
- Arresting officers for picket line violations require a command review before booking.
- Adherence to all state and city ordinances concerning picket lines
State Statutes
- 28-1317: Unlawful picketing; penalty
- 28-1318: Mass picketing, defined; penalty; display of sign required.
- 28-1319: Interfering with picketing; penalty
- 28-1320: Intimidating pickets; penalty
- 28-1320.01: Unlawful picketing of a funeral; legislative findings
- 28-1320.02: Unlawful picketing of a funeral; terms, defined
- 28-1320.03: Unlawful picketing of a funeral; penalty
City Ordinances
- (Specific ordinances are not listed in the provided text)
Petition Circulation/Signature Gathering
- Disputes between petition circulators and property managers should be mediated.
- Failure to mediate allows the responding officer to notify their supervisor
- Officers are not to consider the content of a petition when mediating disputes.
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